Archive for November 2019
Tesla Cybertruck pre-orders reach 200,000 according tweet from Elon Musk
The polarising look of the New Tesla Cybertruck has not put off potential buyers from putting down their money and placing an order. When we originally wrote this story on Sunday Australia time pre-orders were at 146k Cybertruck orders so far, with 42% choosing dual, 41% tri & 17% single motor — Elon Musk (@elonmusk)…
Read full article >>Sims wins in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia to seal first Formula E victory and BMW one-two
With the lights out, it was Poleman BMW i Andretti Motorsport’s Alex Sims who pulled away in the lead after securing his second Pole in a row on day two of the 2019 SAUDIA Diriyah E-Prix. Leading the way with Nissan e.dams’ Sebastian Buemi in second and Audi Sport Abt Schaeffler’s Lucas di Grassi in…
Read full article >>Bird flies through field from fifth to win first Formula E race of season in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
Envision Virgin Racing’s Sam Bird scoops the first win of the season, leading TAG Heuer Porsche’s Andre Lotterer and Mercedes-Benz EQ’s Stoffel Vandoorne in third. The battle of the German powerhouses continues after a spectacular season opener in Saudi Arabia. Starting on Pole, BMW i Andretti Motorsport’s Alex Sims pulled away as the lights went…
Read full article >>Volkswagen Motorsport farewell fossil fuel engines to concentrate on an all electric future
Volkswagen has announced it is focusing its motorsport strategy purely on electric mobility. A clear emphasis on fully electric racing cars will be backed up by the farewell to factory-backed commitments using internal combustion engines. “The role as a technological pioneer will continue to be taken over by the ID.R electric race car, which has…
Read full article >>Elon Musk reveals the futuristic Tesla Cybertruck electric pick up truck
Tesla has unveiled its electric pickup truck by Elon Musk in front of invited guests at the Tesla Design Center in Hawthorne, California. Musk has long harbored an ambition to build an electric version of America’s favourite vehicle and take aim at Detroit automakers’ profits. “We need sustainable energy now. If we don’t have a…
Read full article >>Australia’s first electric Mercedes production vehicle, the EQC, arrives in local showrooms
Australia’s first electric Mercedes-Benz production vehicle, the ground-breaking EQC, arrives in local showrooms and blazes a new trail in vehicle ownership for the brand. The Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC, a family-size SUV, is the result of several years of intensive research, development and testing to create a production-ready, all-electric vehicle delivering the performance, comfort, safety,…
Read full article >>The new Audi e-tron Sportback unveiled at the 2019 LA Auto Show
A new dawn is breaking for Audi as the brand begins to embrace electrification on a grand scale, and with energising Californian sunshine as a very appropriate backdrop the new Audi e-tron Sportback launches today to mark the next step in its ambitious BEV and PHEV launch programme. Unveiled at the 2019 LA Auto Show,…
Read full article >>ŠKODA’s first fully-electric production car, the CITIGOe iV, specification and UK pricing announced
A new era in ŠKODA history is about to begin with the arrival of the new CITIGOe iV. The brand’s first fully-electric production car will power into the UK early next year with prices starting from just £20,455*. Based on the multi-award winning Citigo, the new CITIGOe iV has been completely re-engineered to incorporate a…
Read full article >>Morris Commercial unveils its stunning retro styled electric light commercial vehicle, the Morris JE
Morris Commercial, the UK-based automotive engineering and manufacturing start-up, today unveiled its stunning new battery electric light commercial vehicle (LCV), the Morris JE. The JE made its debut appearance at The Design Museum in London, hosted by members of the management team alongside suppliers and investors in the project. With production stated to begin in…
Read full article >>Ford announce the all-new, all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV with 600kms range
For the first time in 55 years, Ford is expanding the Mustang family, bringing the famous pony into the electric age with Mustang Mach-E, an all-new, all-electric SUV born of the same free-spirited ideals that inspired the best-selling sports coupe in the world. Mustang represents freedom, progress, fast performance and a touch of rebellion. Now,…
Read full article >>A fully electric car is the best choice for one-in-five UK new car buyers according to What Car? magazine
An electric vehicle is the best option for nearly one-in-five new car buyers in the UK, according to exclusive research by What Car?. Analysis of the daily mileage, driving habits and vehicle requirements for more than 8400 users of the What Fuel? Calculator by the UK’s leading consumer champion and new car buying platform, shows 19.2% of drivers…
Read full article >>PEUGEOT to launch a fully electric version of its EXPERT van, the e-EXPERT in next year in Europe
With the PEUGEOT e-EXPERT, PEUGEOT is increasingly committed to electrifying its models to achieve its ambition of a 100% electrified LCV range by 2021. The PEUGEOT e-EXPERT variant will be further confirmation of PEUGEOT’s LCV leadership in a market which is experiencing increased legislation and the implementation of ultra low emission zones in key cities,…
Read full article >>Volkswagen starts pre-production in its first plant purely focused on e-mobility based in China
The new plant of the SAIC VOLKSWAGEN joint venture has been completed. It is purely built for the production of all electric vehicles on Volkswagen’s Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB). Celebrating the start of pre- production, a first China-specific all–electric Volkswagen ID. model rolled off the production line. The plant sets the next milestone in…
Read full article >>GM owned Vauxhall announce the Vivaro-e a full electric version of its best-selling van
UK based GM owned manufacturer Vauxhall will launch the new Vivaro-e next year, the pure battery electric version of its best-selling medium van. Following the addition of the all-electric Corsa-e and plug-in hybrid Grandland X Hybrid4 to its product range, the Vivaro-e marks the next chapter in Vauxhall’s electrification strategy. The British brand is committed…
Read full article >>Kia has revealed its new Futuron Concept, an all-electric, all-wheel drive SUV coupe
Kia Motors has revealed its new Futuron Concept, an illuminating all-wheel drive SUV coupe which proposes new designs for future electric vehicles. The Futuron Concept represents the modern and confident image of a progressive electric SUV coupe envisioned by Kia. The Futuron name itself is a portmanteau of ‘future’ and ‘on’, hinting at the switched-on,…
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